Legal Systems Administration (6736/18 weeks)

Course Description

Course Code:

6736

Work-based Learning:

Available

Duration:

18 weeks

Suggested Grade Levels:

11–12

Prerequisites:

None

Students explore various areas of law (e.g., civil, criminal, family, real estate, estate, and probate) while preparing for employment in the legal field. Students gain knowledge and skills in legal document preparation, office communications, legal terminology, client services, records management, financial records, and business ethics. Successful completion of this course may lead to an entry-level position in a law office, court office, law enforcement agency, corporate legal department, or to postsecondary education. Recommended prerequisite(s): Keyboarding course(s) or teacher-approved demonstration and documentation of touch keyboarding skills

Career Clusters and Pathways

For federal reporting (choose one)

Business Management and Administration

Administrative Support

Business Information Management

Government and Public Administration

Foreign Service

Governance

National Security

Planning

Public Management and Administration

Regulation

Revenue and Taxation

Information Technology

Information Support and Services

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Legal Services

Available Credentials

18-week courses may qualify for state-board approved industry certification assessments based on a case-by-case approval from the state CTE Cluster specialist.

Concentration Sequences

A combination of the course above and those below, equivalent to two 36-week
courses. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional
courses appropriate to their career pathways.

Check the course description for any course listed below, because some may
have a prerequisite.